The Kentucky Beef Network (KBN) and the University of Kentucky have developed a new program, funded by the state Agricultural Development Board, to enhance the value of feeder calves in Kent-ucky.

This project lasts for three breeding seasons — Nov-ember 2011 to January 2012, March-June 2012, and November 2012 to January 2013 — and it is a great opportunity for beef cattle producers in Carroll County.

Dean Memorial United Methodist Church in Worthville invites the community to join them in celebrating songs of the season being performed by local talent on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Pastor Cecilia Murray at (502) 525-5664.

It takes conscious decision making to stay focused on this message as Christmas gallops toward us like a deer in headlights and the days get more and more hectic. When we are most preoccupied, most overwhelmed, most disheartened, it’s the perfect time to “take five.”

Randall Biehl will hold a book signing for “A Survey of the Bible’s Minor Prophets” 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Carroll County Public Library in the local history room.

Biehl has been working on the book since moving to Carrollton in 2006.

He said the material in this study guide is a result of his desire to personally study and teach the minor prophets books of the Bible. The book was written to serve as a reference to aid in quickly locating desired material in the Bible.

Steve Beshear was formally sworn into his second term as governor Tuesday, kicking off what is Kentucky’s 59th inauguration.

While the governor is often the most well-known official in the state – like presidents, their tenures serve as guideposts to our history – the truth is that few of our past leaders are well known beyond the counties named in their honor.

I met a friend from Owen County for lunch last week and we headed north to shop. While she is three years younger than me, we both kinda creep for the first few steps after getting out of the car and spend a few minutes each visit detailing each new ache we are experiencing.